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Significant Points

Broadcasting

	Keen competition is expected for many jobs, particularly in large metropolitan areas, due to the large number of jobseekers attracted by the glamour of this industry.

	Job prospects will be best for applicants with a college degree in broadcasting or a related field, as well as relevant work experience.

	Many entry-level positions are at smaller broadcast stations; consequently, workers often must change employers, and sometimes relocate, to advance.

Industry Description


	The Broadcasting sector includes establishments that create content or acquire the right to distribute content and subsequently broadcast the content. The industry groups (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Cable and Other Subscription Programming) are based on differences in the methods of communication and the nature of services provided. The Radio and Television Broadcasting industry group includes establishments that operate broadcasting studios and facilities for over the air or satellite delivery of radio and television programs of entertainment, news, talk, and the like. These establishments are often engaged in the production and purchase of programs and generating revenues from the sale of air time to advertisers and from donations, subsidies, and/or the sale of programs. The Cable and Other Subscription Programming industry group includes establishments operating studios and facilities for the broadcasting of programs that are typically narrowcast in nature (limited format, such as news, sports, education, and youth-oriented programming) on a subscription or fee basis. The distribution of cable and other subscription programming is included in the Telecommunications sector. Establishments that broadcast exclusively on the Internet are included in the Internet Publishing and Service Providers sector.



	Source: MyPlan.com L.L.C. 2019, U.S. Census Bureau, 2018

Industry Video

Title: "Broadcasting"

Duration: 02:59

Industry Subsectors

	Radio Networks

	Radio Stations

	Television Broadcasting

	Cable and Other Subscription Programming

Top Ten Careers

U.S. National Figures.

Broadcasting
Producers and Directors	34,700
Radio and Television Announcers	24,490
Broadcast Technicians	23,910
Advertising Sales Agents	23,360
Reporters and Correspondents	11,940
General and Operations Managers	7,840
Customer Service Representatives	7,380
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other	6,670
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	6,410
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture	6,200

Interesting Fact

The word "career" started out as a metaphor. It comes from Middle French "carrière", meaning "race course".

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